Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

"No," Millie said, shaking her head. Then, blushing, she tiptoed closer and said, "I want to spend a little more time with you." Before she could get any closer, Murray took the lead. With one arm, he wrapped her waist and planted a fierce kiss on her.

Whoa! The crowd around them went wild again.

"Dude, get a room!"

"Man, that's some crazy love!"

Roseanne watched the scene unfold, her fingers turning white as she gripped her book tightly. So, hearts did break. Yet her face remained eerily calm, almost numb. She thought, 'You get used to it.'

If quitting smoking had withdrawal symptoms, what was a six-year relationship? Without lingering any longer, Roseanne turned to leave. She had books to get back to.

In the crowd, Murray felt something amiss and glanced around. A familiar silhouette flashed through his vision.

But then, Millie's soft hand slipped into his, their fingers intertwining affectionately.

softly, "What are

his gaze back to her.

Millie to her dorm, Murray prepared to

her eyes brimming with adoration. "It's still early. Can't you stay a bit longer?" Murray patted her head and said, "Be good. I'll pick you up this

streetlight, his features were cast in shadow, making his sharp features even more pronounced. Millie's eyes shimmered with

of her words would be obvious

eyes reflecting a complex mix of emotions. "You're

stunned but felt a secret thrill. His reluctance showed he cherished her, not just for a fleeting moment of

got things to do. I'm off." Murray glanced at his

"Okay, try to get some rest. I'll bring

in thought for

...

pressed her lips together. She headed to the bathroom and doused her face with cold water three